Ridgefield's Talk of Our Town

Ridgefield Singer/Songwriter Kevin Briody Wins Another Emmy!

The 36th annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards took place last night in Los Angeles and Kevin Briody won a second Emmy for his original song “We All Fall Down”.  Briody composed the song for ABC’s One Life To Live and won in the category of Outstanding Original Song for a Drama Series.

The awards recognize the best in all creative components of daytime television.  Alex Trebek, the host of the popular “Jeopardy!” was last night’s emcee.

Kevin and Lynne are presently en-route back to Ridgefield.  Congratulations Kevin!

Ridgefielders Reveal Their Favorite Conversation Starters

What’s your favorite “line” when you meet someone new?

Kevin Briody ~ Singer/songwriter and townie

“When I meet kids, I ask them how old they are…and then after they answer, I’ll say how’s that goin’ so far? and they usually say,  pretty good.”

Liam Hecht ~ Sophomore, Ridgefield High School

To get people talking, I always ask them questions about themselves.  If I know they like golf or baseball, I’ll say, “How many times have you been caddying or if I might ask them about baseball.”

Nancy O’Connell ~ Owner, Nancy O’s

“A great conversation starter is to prompt a person to talk about themselves” for instance, ‘I love your hair where do you get it …

Fall Issue of Ridgefield Magazine is Out!

Have you received your copy? You can purchase additional copies at local shops.  Any favorite stories?

Share your thoughts.

Ever try Zumba?

If you’re tired of the same old exercise routine, Zumba may be just what you need to kick start those endorphines again. Fitness enthusiasts from the beginner to the advanced can reep the rewards of this fun class that mixes dance with aerobics to create the ultimate workout that feels more like a party.

Myla Mercer, ballroom dance and  Zumba instructor is offering a complimentary class.  Just call the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Ridgefield to schedule at: 544-7400.

Rules for Teachers in the Year 1872

This is an excerpt from the book:  Socrates to Miss Crabtree: Teaching Through the Ages, by Pamela Michael.  It’s just something to make you chuckle as you watch those big yellow buses take Ridgefield kids to school in a few days.
Rules for Teachers: 1872

Teachers each day will fill lamps, clean chimneys.
Each teacher will bring a bucket of water and a scuttle of coal for the day’s session.
Make your pens carefully. You may whittle nibs to the individual taste of the pupils.
Men teachers may take one evening each week for courting purposes, or two …

Where Did Oliver Barrett Fine Stationers Go?

Upon driving down Danbury Road, I noticed that “Oliver Barrett” was vacant.

Well, the good news is, they have NOT closed their doors, just moved a few doors down and changed their name.   They will soon be located in Copps Hill Commons at 109 Danbury Road and will now be known as Ink Stationers. So, no need to worry about where you will order those invitations, Christmas cards, or birth announcements.  They are in Ridgefield to stay. Whew!

It’s Back to School for Ridgefield on September 1

It’s always a bitter-sweet time of year…bidding farewell to the lazy days of summer but looking forward to greeting friends and starting a new school year.  Take a look at the 2009-2010 school calendar.  Any plans for the last week of summer?

Scene on Main Street

“Walking can do everything for you” according to Jim Photis. He is not kidding. At 61, Jim is in the best physical shape of his life. Jim estimates that he walks 3,000 miles a year and he has figured out that in a ten year period that would mean he has walked around the entire Earth. Today, he is on his second revolution having taken up this rigorous hobby since 1991 after retiring from an intense career. “I take everything to its limit” explains Jim. “If I’m going to do something, I give it everything I’ve got.” He continues, “As an investor, I took it …

Ridgefield Magazine IS The Talk of the Town!

Coming soon to your mailbox.

Want multiple copies? Visit local shops to purchase: Cafe Svago, Ridgefield Hardware and Liberta’s.

Summer Just Got Better: Corona and Bob Marley Tiki Party at Craig’s

Imagine…downtown Ridgefield on a warm summer night, a little Bob Marley and an ice-cold Corona in hand…sound like paradise?

The party will take place at Craig’s, this Friday evening (August 21) from 4-8pm with free Corona beer and gourmet hot dogs a la Chez Leonard.